Another vote for the 2011 Roubaix Elite Apex. I have degenerative discs in my back and this bike is hands-down the most comfortable to ride that I've found, and I love the Apex group, sure don't miss fiddling with a triple crank. And the comment about it looking "goofy", not sure what you mean about that, maybe the color or?? All I've gotten are very positive comments like "beautiful bike", etc. and the see-through carbon paint job is just awesome, IMHO. The LBS made one 'adjustment' to mine, a shorter, taller rise stem, and now the reach is perfect for me. I did test-ride a Tarmac and it was a blast to ride and very fast, but the geometry was just too stiff for my back to handle. I love this bike!!